Past the Shallows (HSC SSCE English Advanced): Flashcards
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Setting of Past the Shallows
Setting of Past the Shallows
Tasmania's rugged south coast
Familial dysfunction theme in novel
Familial dysfunction theme in novel
Abuse cycles through generations when unaddressed
Ocean symbolism in Past the Shallows
Ocean symbolism in Past the Shallows
Simultaneously beautiful & lethal; sublime force
Shallows symbolism
Shallows symbolism
Deceptive safety hiding deadly currents beneath
Shark tooth necklace symbolism
Shark tooth necklace symbolism
Buried truths that eventually surface destructively
Narrative structure technique used
Narrative structure technique used
Fragmented structure mirrors fractured family unit
Miles' key character quality
Miles' key character quality
Solitary endurance & resilience under pressure
Harry's defining characteristic
Harry's defining characteristic
Profound vulnerability & water phobia
Dad's cruel quote to Harry
Dad's cruel quote to Harry
'I never wanted you'
Module's focus on human behaviour
Module's focus on human behaviour
Emotional contradictions & inconsistent behaviours